Archives

Working with the Shriver family and a variety of other sources, the Sargent Shriver Peace Institute has gathered a rich collection of speeches, photos, videos, and audio to help tell the story of Sarge's legacy. Explore the archives by clicking on the links below.

Read the Speeches

Sargent Shriver moved people to action through his powerful and eloquent words. Browse these powerful speeches.

REMEMBERING SARGENT SHRIVER

THE FUNERAL

TRIBUTE WALL

The tributes on this wall reflect the spontaneous, personal outpourings of grief and remembrance from people who knew, cared for, and respected Sargent Shriver, in the days and weeks immediately following his death. Feel free to add your own.

LETTERS

After Sarge's passing, there was an overwhelming response from those whose lives he touched in so many ways. Heartfelt messages of remembrance, gratitude and sympathy to the Shriver family poured in from all over the world.